Course Overview
This course is designed to provide learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to carry out manual handling tasks safely and confidently. The course focuses on reducing the risk of injury, promoting safe working practices, and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
Course Content
The course covers:
- Health and safety legislation
- Legal duties and responsibilities
- Understanding risk
- Common injuries and how they occur
- Employer / employee duties
- Correct lifting techniques
- Completion of documentation
Who should attend
· Employees at all levels who are required to undertake manual handling activities as part of their role
Certification
· NETA Certificate (NETA certificates have an advised expiry of 3 years from date of issue)
Key Benefits
- Develop safe lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling techniques
- Reduce the likelihood of workplace accidents and musculoskeletal disorders
- Understand the common causes of manual handling injuries
Course details
Course code
Duration
Half a day
Where
NETA – Stockton
Course information
- No formal qualifications are required
- Reasonable understanding of spoken and written English
- Be physically able to participate in light practical activities
- Any medical conditions or injuries that may affect participation in practical elements should be disclosed prior to the course.
